What is the cheapest way to get from Caen to La Défense?

The cheapest way to get from Caen to La Défense is to bus which costs €19 - €35 and takes 2h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Caen to La Défense?

The fastest way to get from Caen to La Défense is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs €40 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Caen and La Défense?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Caen - Bus Station station and arriving at Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminal. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Caen and La Défense?

No, there is no direct train from Caen to La Défense. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at La Défense via Haussmann Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.

How far is it from Caen to La Défense?

The distance between Caen and La Défense is 247 km. The road distance is 225.3 km.

How do I travel from Caen to La Défense without a car?

The best way to get from Caen to La Défense without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs €40 - €85.

How long does it take to get from Caen to La Défense?

It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Caen to La Défense, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caen to La Défense bus from?

Caen to La Défense bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Caen - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Caen to La Défense train from?

Caen to La Défense train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.

Train or bus from Caen to La Défense?

The best way to get from Caen to La Défense is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs €40 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 2h 50m.

Where does the Caen to La Défense bus arrive?

Caen to La Défense bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminal station.

Where does the Caen to La Défense train arrive?

Caen to La Défense train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris St Lazare station.

Can I drive from Caen to La Défense?

Yes, the driving distance between Caen to La Défense is 225 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Caen to La Défense.

How do I get a bus ticket from Caen to La Défense?

Book your Caen to La Défense bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near La Défense?

There are 1703+ hotels available in La Défense.

Caen to La Défense - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Caen to La Défense by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain 3312 / ...
2h 4m
€41–82
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminalbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2h 50m
€19–35
Drive 225.3 km
1. Drive from Caen to La Défensecar 225.3 km
2h 7m
€35–51

Caen to La Défense by train

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Distance: 247 km
Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Caen, France and La Défense, Île-de-France, France?

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Caen to Paris St Lazare hourly. Tickets cost €40–80 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminal every 2 hours. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 2h 50m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.

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